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After several years of negative trends in the real estate industry, finally a sign of life: A market study just out by a Stuart real estate marketing firm shows budding consumer confidence in the second- or vacation-home market. Read...

Sales in many vacation communities across the U.S. soared last year to levels not seen since boom times, driven by deep discounts, cash purchases and buyers' rising stock portfolios.
But will it last?...

Here’s a great report from NAR’s Senior Regulatory Representative, Russell Riggs ImmigrationWorks USA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to develop a positive report on the H-2B program. The report – “The Economic Impact of H-2B...

WASHINGTON (October 12, 2010) – The National Association of Realtors® and the National Housing Conference have partnered to host a regional forum in Honolulu today to address workforce housing. The goal is to help create more affordable housing opportunities...

Vacation properties and second homes are wonderful real estate properties to own. And the real estate salesperson who sells these knows the importance of vacation property marketing. If they are actually houses, they will be advertised as houses. But...

that the bill to extend the NFIP was passed by the House on Thursday, Sept. 23 and awaiting the President’s signature. This bill passed the Senate last week as well and extends the program, which was slated to expire...

Second-home market offers first-rate deals for boomers By Eugene L. Meyer U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT The housing market reflects a paradox of the current economy: Though some baby boomers are struggling to prevent their primary residences from sliding...

On Tuesday evening, Sept. 21, the Senate passed a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30, 2011. The House is expected to take up the bill on Thursday, September 23, with passage likely. The...